Real Estate and Development Law Clerk/assistant - Hamilton, Canada - Scarfone Hawkins LLP

Scarfone Hawkins LLP

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Hamilton, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Full Time - Permanent (In-Office)

Scarfone Hawkins LLP is an established and growing law firm seeking a talented Law Clerk/Legal Assistant to join Scarfone Hawkins LLP.

We are looking for a Clerk/Assistant to join our Commercial Real Estate and Development practice group. If you are a new Law Clerk or Legal Assistant looking for an opportunity to learn and grow in a fast-paced environment with a dynamic team, we want to hear from you

Hours of Work: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Additional Hours maybe required based on operational needs
What you will be doing
- drafting purchase, sale and mortgage documents
- liaising with lawyers and accounting department to complete day of closing administration

Reporting to clients and lenders
Drafting and registering a variety of land registration documents, including, Applications, Charges and Discharges, Condominium bylaws, Easements, Notices, Restrictions, and Transfers in both Registry and Land Titles system
Preparing standard builder documents using builder software programs, liaising with lawyers, purchasers and consultants to complete subdivision and condominium project closings
Reporting to Tarion and Excess Condominium Deposit Insurers regarding purchases deposit compliance.
Adhere to all company's policies, guidelines and statutory/legislative requirements
Attend and participate in team and supervision meetings
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Who you are

Relevant Post Secondary Education preferably Law Clerk Program
Commercial Real Estate/Development experience is an assets but not required
Role up your sleeves, proactive & positive attitude
Recognize and respect people's diversity, individual differences and perspectives
Be willing to continuously learn and grow
Be willing to work independently and part of a team
Strong timemanagement, organizational and document/file management skills;
Highly organized and detail oriented
Demonstrated knowledge or experience with Conveyancer/Unity, Teraview, and MSWord.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills

What's in it for you:

Convenient location in the heart of Hamilton's downtown core, close to restaurants, shops and transportation
Opportunity to further develop your skills in this hybrid role
Competitive salary commensurate with experience
Comprehensive benefits package
Fantastic office culture